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• can you use batting for stuffing

  Can you use batting for stuffing? Yes, and it is one of the smartest ways to put leftover quilt batting to work. Whether you are filling a throw pillow, a pincushion, or a soft toy, batting can give y… read more

• what is the difference between batting and wadding

  If you have ever followed a British quilting pattern and wondered what is the difference between batting and wadding, here is the good news: for quilters, the two words describe the same thing. Both r… read more

• what is needle punched batting

  If you have ever wondered what is needle punched batting, the answer lies in how it is made. Instead of relying mainly on glue or resin, manufacturers pass loose fibers through a machine fitted with t… read more

• what is batting in sewing

  If you have ever wondered what is batting in sewing, it is the soft, insulating layer sandwiched between a quilt top and its backing. Batting, also called wadding, gives quilts their warmth, body, and… read more

• what is batting made of

  If you have ever wondered what is batting made of, the answer shapes how your finished quilt looks, feels and lasts. Batting is the soft middle layer sandwiched between a quilt top and backing, and it… read more